kawasaki er-5 on ebay

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item number:170158868914

Any opinions on it?
Im not really too happy with riding a er5 but it would do as a first big bike for now.

Any ideas what there like compared to the cbf500 i use on my lessons ,power/size/reliability.e.t.c.

The bike sort of looks like my old hyosung comet which i really liked and would have kept if it was quicker.

Thanks...
Dave
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[thegubner]

If you are not happy with it, then don't worry about what any one else thinks.

If you are not happy with before you have bought it, then don't buy it.

[DaveH]

^^^What he said

You, never know, you might be surprised, but is it worth the risk?

What is it that you're not keen on?
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Its just that it looks cheap.
Looks like i could get it for under 700 quid.
Got my d.a.s. test on tuesday and i really want a bike sorted by then
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[thegubner]

Theres loads of other bikes out there for 700 quid.

Get one that you will be happy with.

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[Ichy]

It seems obvious thats it not what you want, so don't buy it. I guess its going to go for over £800 anyway.

Its obviously been dropped a few times and the guy has repaired it, ask him how long he's had it for. He might have changed the clocks as well since there is no proof of mileage.

Its always a risk when you buy off ebay, either you accept that and live with what you got after you paid for it or you take a good look before.

Nothing wrong with a rear drum on a bike that size, you can still lock up the rear if you felt like it.

[thegubner]

https://search.autotrader.co.uk/es-uk/www/bikes/advert+search/Ne-2-4-7-8-27-64-104-133-146,N-12/advert.action?R=200736294221863&distance=27&postcode=sk6+2nn&channel=BIKES&make=&model=&min_pr=&max_pr=&max_mileage=

£100
over your budget



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£50 over your budget


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£45 quid over your budget

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Thats just a few, on bike trader, do not be impatient, you will get something you dont like and ruin it for yourself.

Wait a couple of weeks till your budget is bigger and get something you really want.

[thegubner]

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[DaveH]

[Ichy]

I meant to mention that if you look at the front disc then its appears the bike hasn't been ridden for a bit.

£535, did you buy it?

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I was really tempted to but no it was'nt me.
Gonna try and find a KLE500 instead.
I know if i bought that ER-5 i would have een sick of it in a week or so.
GPZ500 is on my list of wanted bikes aswell,but im gonna try really hard to wait for the one i want.
A enduro bike would be nice
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CB500 would be better if you could afford. I happen to need to sell mine quickly because I'm moving and need the £££ to put down a deposit. I've had both the er5 and cb500. The cb500 has a better, stronger engine. Has a nice kick at 8k revs unlike the er5 and it consistently does over 58mpg with me. 1997 model, 45k on the clocks, fitted with heated grips and a large topbox and rack. Reasonably good nick.

£600 to you squire, only because it needs it's mot and tax soon and I don't even have the money to do either. Will pass the mot absolutely no problemo. Can deliver too...

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sounds good
where abouts are you?
im in newcastle upon tyne
any pics?
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[instigator]

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Bike looks really nice,but your at the other end of the island
Cost would be too high with the fuel/train expenses,e.t.c.
And it would be a looonnngg ride for you coming up from there
That is a smart looking bike though.
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just checked the train ticket and its about (CORRECTION £40) quid...+the fuel say £30 ish total £700


if your willing to ride it up ill have it
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If you would be willing to ride it up ill definately have it.just been having a good look at the pics and i like it a lot

if you want to look on the train site https://www.virgintrains.co.uk/buy_tickets/default.aspx
and see where would be closest for you and price e.t.c. i would give you a lift from my house to newcastle central station(in the car not the bike )

Up to you anyway m8...lemme know
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Not a problem for me mate. Pm me when you'd be up for it. I reckon I'd be starting work next monday so preferably before then really. Only thing is, the V5 isn't back to me yet (primarily because I haven't sent it off since I bought it ) but I'll do that on monday and once I get it, I'll sign it and forward it on. I've got over 11k posts on this forum so am not your fly by night bike seller who you won't ever hear from again.

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pm'd
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[kawakid]

Gregg do you sell all your bikes on BCF??

I've still got the ER you sold me 2/3 years ago. Its still going fine.
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